Playing dead, also known as thanatosis or tonic immobility, is a fascinating survival tactic used by various animals in the wild. This behavior is a unique form of deception, where animals feign death ...

In today's digital world, the media is full of viral moments that attract millions to them. Recently, there was one where a pet snake "played dead," an act that many thought was amusing while ...

Only for a short period of approximately 1 min is it virtually paralyzed by the external stimulation, showing signs of social thanatosis. In this paper, we investigate whether and how a giant honeybee ...

While many find the behavior amusing, experts suggest it may be a stress response known as thanatosis. The snake might be acting out of fear rather than play. This reaction has led to mixed ...

Verity Sharp embarks on another adventure into the furthest reaches of sound, with bird calls made from a tiny portative organ and the life of a cell imagined sonically. Show more Join Verity ...

Voyage with Zakia through a spacey synth-filled soundtrack for your Sunday night, in honour of this week’s special guest - the electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani. Show more DJ, broadcaster ...